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Sperry, Iowa, United States

Responsible for managing a broad range of Human Resources functions, including benefits administration and safety program coordination, to ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable federal and state laws in order to promote high morale and a positive work environment.

Solely manage the day-to-day Human Resources functions for all the plant personnel to include employee relations, training and development, compensation/payroll and benefits; recruitment - partner with onsite Temporary staffing agency implementing RJPs; provide support, coaching and consultation to the leadership team and assisting with the implementation of continuous improvement efforts. Spearheading the Safety program to create a “Safety 1st” culture. Recently was successfully acquiring grant funding in the amount of $25,000 for employee training.

Clinton, Il

Peoria, Illinois Area

Key member of the Leadership team, solely managed all the HR functions for over 400 employees including employee relations, staffing, compensation, benefits administration, policy implementation, safety and health administration, performance management, training and organizational development.*Successful recruited over 140 employees within the first year of employment with a 90% retention rate to assist with the growing demand of the business.*Single-handedly organized an on-site Health Fair screening for all the employees where 80% of the employees passed the biometric screening measurements. Continuously promoted good health showing a decrease from $10k PEPY in health care cost to $7.5k PEPY costs.*Lead the Safety program to a world-class status implementing safety training for all employees, specifically for Supervisors and Safety Committee members regarding Hazardous recognition and Accident investigation. Results less than 3 loss-time incidents per year and 30% reduction in worker’s compensation costs during the first year. *Active member of a Continuous Improvement project introducing Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, OEE and QCO. Staffed and trained the department appropriately, established visual communication boards and improved the efficiency of the machines from average of 45% to 85% which proved a significant increase to on-time delivery.

Managing people and legal regulations around employment can be one of the most tasking aspects of managing/owning a small to medium size business. Quite often your organization may not staff a human resource person due to cost or full time need, so you may be the one managing this. JMRhoades Consulting, LLC provides a professional, cost-effective solution to your HR needs; a partner to help promote positive employee morale through consistent management, provide continuous improvement efforts through employee development, confirm and maintain compliance. JMRhoades Consulting delivers top-quality services and expertise.

As a valued partner to the management team, solely managed the HR functions including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, organizational development, performance management, training and benefits administration and payroll processing and administration. Developed and administered employment policies and procedures, communicating changes and ensured compliance with federal and state laws. Proactively assisted with the maintenance of the Safety Committee; and management of workers compensation. Coached Managers regarding employee relations, interviewing and selection, performance management and employee development. Managed two direct reports.

Responsible for managing and performing HR functions including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, organizational development, performance management, employee recognition programs, training and benefits administration. Developed and administered employment policies and procedures, communicating changes and ensured compliance with federal and state laws. Assisted with the management of HR facilities issues, workers' compensation, employee events, employee attendance, and security. Supported all HR functions in Franklin, PA and Trenton, Canada. Managed two direct reports.

Responsible for a wide range of HR functions. These included employment, training, benefits administration and support, policy and procedure implementation and interpretation; administered annual performance reviews; resolved various employee relations issues.